Malus domestica 'Roter Winterrambour' - STEM 150 CM, GIRTH 10-12 CM C20

Description
The Apple 'Rheinische Schafsnase' (Malus domestica) produces yellow-red, juicy fruit. They are oval in shape and have a sweet-tart flavour. Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to semi-shaded position provide the ideal conditions for a bountiful harvest from September onwards. Its pale pink flowers are a beautiful sight. With its upright and spreading habit, the Apple 'Rheinische Schafsnase' grows to a height of around 4 m and a width of 3 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Malus domestica ‘Apfelmuser’.

Bulletpoints
* sweet-sour flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning * cannot be overplanted, stem protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Apple 'Rheinische Schafsnase' are medium green, ovate, serrated.

Spread
Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Apple 'Rheinische Schafsnase' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, broad.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Malus domestica 'Rheinische Schafsnase' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Prune back: In the period from February to March - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
Malus domestica 'Rheinische Schafsnase' forms light pink flowers from April.

Fruit
Malus domestica 'Rheinische Schafsnase' produces yellow-red, oval fruits.

Use
Bee pasture, fresh consumption, baking, juice, cooking